Sophia stood to the side, her heart pounding in her chest as she watched the paramedics work. Her hands were slightly trembling, and she fought to keep her emotions in check. A wave of relief washed over her as she saw Joe’s vitals being monitored and the glucose being administered.
Yet, beneath the relief was a nagging sense of guilt. She wished she had arrived sooner, and wondered if there was more she could have done to prevent the situation from escalating to this point. The moments she had spent waiting with Joe felt interminable, and she couldn’t help but replay them in her mind, wishing for a different outcome.